Bull Shark specialist needed!

[JuanBlancoScubacaribe]

Hello all,

We just found a cave with seven bull sharks living there, the place Boa Vista at Cape Verd. The site is 14mts/46 ft depth. Also there is a little bay with almost 40 sharks swimming during high tide in 1.5 mts / 4ft depth.

I would like to contact some specialist to gather some more info how to stablish some protocol how to dive with these beauties... I dont want any of our divers to get bitten.

Any suggestions? juan.blanco@scubacaribe.com

Thanks

 

[LIVES4SHARKS]

You might want to contact Shark Diver Magazine Sharks - Shark Diving - Shark Diver Magazine - everything you want to learn about sharks - great white sharks - tiger sharks - whale sharks - bull sharks - pictures of sharks and send an email to Eli Martinez. He has been filming and diving with many species of sharks for years. Bulls are a bit on the aggressive side so there must be great care taken with them. Also, you might want to talk with our resident shark specialist here on scubaboard, Dr. Bill. I would definitely get some education on these species of sharks. Sharks are unpredictable and it is crucial that you understand behavior to dive safely with them. Especially if you are chumming. Good luck!

Carolyn:shark2:

 

[ccredifo]

I'm sure the Japanese would be more than willing to send some research specialists.

 

[JuanBlancoScubacaribe]

Thanks Caroline, I will follow your advice.

JB

 

[askdjasd]

Bull sharks are the most dangerous sharks in the world. simply for the fact that most of the attacks happen in 3' of water.

I've never dived with a shark (yet) but i have been studying them for all of my life. my very unprofessional opinion would be just to relax and I wouldnt recommend taking tourists without certification down there. Fear = attacks

 

[LIVES4SHARKS]

Thanks Caroline, I will follow your advice.

JB

You're very welcome. Shark diving has it's risks due to the nature of the animal. Eli has dove with them and here is a link to information about them from SDM.
Bull Sharks - Diving with Bull Sharks - Pictures of Bull Sharks

I have been lucky to have been on a few shark dives. I have had a bull give my fin a tug while drift diving at Jupiter Florida. They are territorial and sometimes like to let someone know when they are in their space. All I did was remain quiet, stop finning, and just drop to the reef. He didn't bother me anymore. But I definitely kept my eyes open. Understanding behavior and if necessary, how to defend yourself is key.

I hope you have a great time diving with them. It is definitely an incredible experience. My last dive adventure was with SDM at Tiger Beach in Northern Bahamas. It was amazing to have Tigers come right beside you and allow you to give them a rub. The Lemons were fun too and they like to rub all over each other and us divers. No one was injured while diving with them, but again, you have to be wary of them and to understand the signals they give you. That dive week was the most incredible experience I have had so far in my short diving career. I have booked my trip for this October and can't wait to do it again! I can't explain how incredible it is to be in the water with sharks, for me, it's when I am the most relaxed and happy!
http://www.sharkdivermag.com/TigerBeachtripreportNov-08.html

Good luck and happy shark diving!
Carolyn:shark2:

 

[Redhawk]

Shark diving is great, I've just returned from our first shark dive (Raggies), the dive party consisted of myself, my daughter (13), my son (11) and the DM. What an experience & all involved are planning the next one!

 

[seaducer]

Bull sharks are the most dangerous sharks in the world. simply for the fact that most of the attacks happen in 3' of water.

I've never dived with a shark (yet) but i have been studying them for all of my life. my very unprofessional opinion would be just to relax and I wouldnt recommend taking tourists without certification down there. Fear = attacks

Bull sharks are near the top of the list for two reasons. As far as severity of attacks it is just because they are big animals. The main reason is that they frequent the same environments that swimmers do. They often see waving hands in turbulent water and make a quick judgement that the hand or foot might be a fish.

Bull sharks are less of a threat to divers as we more frequent clear water, then the shark can tell what we are, or more likely, what we are not.

Probably the most dangerous shark to divers is the lowly nurse shark. Too many divers think they are cute and cuddly, only to get bitten by one when they try to hold it

 

[Freeport Ray]

Shark Diving is awesome, but like carolyn said, it's dangerous. Only well trained professionals should handle these animals and even then they are at great risk. I hand feed caribbean reef shark in Freeport Bahamas, when you will find the greatest variety of these species. But bull shark are to not be taken lightly not even for a sec, they are more unpredictable that most sharks and territorial. My suggestion would be to take it easy and pick another area to dive at. The Tiger Shark Dive is beyond awesome, i'm trying to get a few more in this year, but the ability to hand feed one is more than any diver can ask for, hands down, no matter what shark it is.
If anyone want more info or video of this i can get it to you, just email me.

 

[mr-sea]

thank you